Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,955 per week
Des Moines, IA, 50319, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- med-surg nurse
This position seeks a travel registered nurse specializing in medical-surgical telemetry to provide acute care, patient monitoring, medication administration, and patient education during 12-hour night shifts for a 7-week assignment. The nurse will use telemetry technology to monitor vital signs and support patients coping with various medical or surgical conditions. Benefits include private housing or housing allowance, health insurance, referral bonuses, travel reimbursement, and retirement plans.
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/22/2025
- Duration: 7 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
As a medical/surgical telemetry nurse (RN M/S-T), you will extend care to patients who are coping with illness, injury or other medical or surgical circumstances. This includes assessing their condition, using telemetry to monitor blood pressure, heart rhythm, respiration and oxygen saturation, administering medication, changing dressings and documenting information in patient charts. You'll also provide continued support and education to patients, promoting their overall health and ensuring that they have the tools to adequately recuperate and prevent further health issues.
Minimum Requirements- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1181931. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus




